Photo taken by Tina Schmelzer at Maruia River Retreat on Joan’s previous visit - February 2023.
Self-Care Wellness Retreat with Joan Hyman
5-days and 4-nights of Healing Yoga focusing on Mental and Physical Well-being in one of the most beautiful rainforests in the world.
How do we strike the balance in our busy world and take time to replenish?
On this Wellness Retreat, you will find time for yourself to slow down and gain tools to nourish yourself.
Join Joan Hyman in a four-night immersive personal retreat experience and learn tools to help you cultivate a healthy routine and embody the practices of yoga and ayurveda.
The daily morning classes will explore pranayama techniques which help you anchor the mind into the body and regulate your nervous system. A balanced nervous system is the key to health and well-being. When we are calm, we elicit the healing state known as rest and digest, helping us to feel balanced and relaxed physically and mentally. This is where true healing can occur.
You will also learn how to cater your yoga practice to your own unique needs. Joan has been teaching trainings and retreats for well over twenty years and loves to work one on one with people to help them understand the practice as it relates to their unique imprint. You will also have an opportunity to have a coaching session with Joan, which will include a discussion on lifestyle routines and how to embody these ancient practices of yoga and ayurveda.
Join us for a transformative retreat at Maruia River Retreat with internationally renowned yoga teacher, Joan Hyman. This exclusive 5-day experience is designed to nourish both your mind and body, offering a holistic approach to wellness through yoga, mindfulness, and personalized fitness training.
Retreat Package Inclusions:
4-night Luxury accommodation in your own private villa - solo or twin share occupancy
Daily yoga and meditation sessions led by Joan Hyman, focusing on alignment, strength, and balance and to cultivate inner calm and enhance mental clarity
One (1) x 75-minute private personal coaching session with Joan Hyman
Sleep and sound bath session by Cristina Holopainen
Wholesome, nourishing meals prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients
Guided nature walk plus access to nature trails in the 500-acre NZ rainforest
Use of all wellness facilities including private forest bathing hours in the river hot tub and forest infrared sauna, hydrotherapy spa, Finnish dry sauna and heated magnesium pool
One full day of NZ Nature Adventure activity - white water rafting or hike to Nelson Lakes National Park (activity to be determined: weather-permitting)
Transfer service to and from the Nelson Airport (Service leaves 11am on check-in day and departs at 11am on check-out day)
Optional extras: Spa and Massage treatments from the Wellness Menu (needs to be booked in advance)
Private Coaching Session: This retreat offers an extraordinary value with one 75-minute private coaching session with Joan Hyman. These one -on -one sessions are tailored to your individual needs, focusing on both mental well-being and yoga practices. You will receive personalized guidance to help work specifically with your constitution, dietary needs, and help catering to your unique needs to yoga practice. You can choose between being guided through a private and personal yoga practice or a health consultation based on health and wellbeing which can include lifestyle adjustments, diet, ayurveda, and tips for their yoga practice.
Why Choose This Retreat?
This is truly our Best Value Retreat. Not only will you experience the incredible teaching of Joan Hyman in a small, intimate setting, but you will also receive dedicated personal attention with private coaching that ensures you leave feeling rejuvenated, empowered, and inspired.
Secure Your Spot
Spaces are limited to ensure a deeply personalized experience. Book now and invest in your health, well-being, and self-care.
Reservations deposit of one-night and balance due 30-day before check-in date.
Early Bird rate of $300 discount below expires 30 November 2024.
6 Twin-Share spaces available: USD1,600 per person or NZD2,600 per person
3 Solo Occupancy available: USD2,500 per person or NZD3,900 per person
For reservations and inquiries, email reservations@maruia.co.nz or via WhatsApp at +64275633143.
About Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman’s grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer. Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of the Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, as well as Ayurveda and meditation. An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned.
Joan spent fifteen years as a distinguished YogaWorks Senior Teacher before bringing her expertise to Wanderlust as the Director of Teacher Trainings in 2016. Now, with over twenty years experience leading retreats, trainings, and international workshops, Joan continues to travel the globe leading her own signature trainings. In addition, Joan partners with yoga schools in various corners of the world on developing their teacher training programs. She has created the Schoolof.yoga™, which is a professional teacher training program helping students work towards their 500-Hour Yoga Alliance Certification and enhance their continuing education.
An authentic, modern day yogi, Joan also lives a yogic lifestyle. She embraces all of the eight limbs of yoga and Ayurveda, the science of life. Her love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teachings. She is fully committed to helping her students live from within their highest potential and align themselves with the true teachings of the yogic traditions.
This is Joan Hyman’s 3rd Yoga Retreat at Maruia River Retreat.
For Yoga teachers, there will be 25 training hours in this Retreat that can be used as YACEP creditable hours under The School of Yoga.